Formula One News — January 2019

Esteban Ocon says he is determined to return to racing in 2020.

In the wake of his Ferrari ousting, Maurizio Arrivabene looks set to step into the world of football.

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is expecting to take engine penalties in 2019.

Pascal Wehrlein will be Ferrari's new test driver for 2019, according to international media reports.

Sauber's new car is expected to hit the track for the first time on February 14.

Monza boss Angelo Sticchi Damiani has backed Ferrari's decision to axe team boss Maurizio Arrivabene.

Niki Lauda's doctor has played down rumours the Mercedes team chairman is back in a life-threatening situation with pneumonia.

Laurent Mekies has emerged as the favourite to replace Mattia Binotto as Ferrari's technical boss.

Sergio Perez will be a good benchmark for Lance Stroll at the team formerly known as Force India in 2019.

Brendon Hartley's father has slammed "rumours" the ousted Toro Rosso racer will become a simulator driver for Ferrari.

Niki Lauda is scheduled to be released from hospital next week.

Carlos Sainz says he wants to stay at McLaren longer than his current two-year contract.

Sebastian Vettel is sure Ferrari will sign up some good new drivers for its simulator.

Ross Brawn is confident there will be "solutions" to Michael Schumacher's brain injuries in the future.

Dr Helmut Marko has played down reports of trouble at Red Bull's new works engine partner Honda.

Zandvoort mayor Niek Meijer says he wants the Dutch town to host formula one.

Niki Lauda is back in intensive care.

Daniel Ricciardo could give Renault a technical boost in 2019.

Yet another team has announced a mid February launch date for its 2019 car.

Max Verstappen thinks "keyboard warriors" get too much attention in formula one.

Formula E continues to shape up as a major single seater series of the future.

Robert Kubica has admitted the success of his return to formula one depends on the competitiveness of Williams' 2019 car.

Those closest to Michael Schumacher have defended the family's decision to refuse to divulge information about the F1 legend's health status.

Staying in F1 beyond 2019 will be a bigger challenge than merely returning this year.